The Ganesha idol in this temple of Indore is studded with diamonds, where making an inverted swastika fulfils wishes..

These days, the Ganesh festival is being celebrated with fervour. Idols of Bappa are installed in every house. Devotees prepare and offer their favourite bhog to please Bappa. They also go to Ganesha temples and offer prayers. There are many temples of Lord Ganesha in India that are special in some way or another. Talking about Madhya Pradesh, this state is known for its natural beauty and historical temples.

One such temple is located in Kharjana, Indore. The name of this temple is Khajrana Ganesh Mandir. This temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The wishes of the devotees who come here with a true heart are definitely fulfilled. Our article today is also on this topic. We are going to tell you about the history of this temple. Along with this, we will also tell the specialty of this temple. Let's know-

History of Khajrana Ganesh Temple

People of Indore city and the surrounding areas have true faith in Khajrana Ganesh Temple. This temple was built by the brave Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar. It is considered a very important religious place for Hindus. This temple is most crowded on Wednesdays and Sundays. It is believed that by worshiping here, all the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled.

This idol was built in 1735

The splendor of Vinayak Chaturthi in the temple is worth seeing. It is celebrated with great pomp every year in August and September. It is said that to save the idol of Lord Ganesha from Aurangzeb, it was hidden in a well. Later in the year 1735, Ahilyabai Holkar got it out and built a temple here. Initially, this temple was like a small hut, but now it has become a grand temple.

Walls are made of silver.
People offer gold, diamonds, and precious gems to Lord Ganesha here. The outer walls of the temple and the walls of the sanctum sanctorum are made of silver, on which glimpses of many festivals can be seen. The eyes of Lord Ganesha are made of diamonds, which were gifted by a businessman from Indore.

Know the specialty of the temple too.
The idol of Lord Ganesha installed in this temple is completely red like the Ram devotee Hanuman ji. This temple also has a temple of Maa Durga, Shivling, Hanuman ji, and Maa Lakshmi. Apart from this, the idol of Maa Ganga is also present. A large number of devotees are seen here. The wishes made here are also definitely fulfilled. It is said that after worshiping here, the devotees make an inverted Swastika on the wall of the temple.

How to reach Khajrana Ganesh Temple?

By air - The nearest airport to reach here is Devi Ahilya International Airport, Indore.

By rail - Indore railway station is connected to the big cities of the country. The distance of the temple from the railway station is about 5 km.

By road- You will get buses from major cities like Bhopal, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Lucknow. There are two bus stands in the city- Sarvate Bus Stand and Gangwal Bus Stand. To reach Indore, one can easily reach via National Highway NH-3 and NH-59A.

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